Charles Ray Sheppard

Sheppard, Charles Ray “Chuck” , age 50, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died October 23, 2020. Chuck was a graduate of McGavock High School and attended Tennessee State University. He was employed as a machinist at Cumberland Machine for 23 years. Chuck earned a Black Belt in karate and was a certified scuba and rescue diver. He enjoyed boating, riding motorcycles, and deep sea fishing. Chuck was the son of the late, George Washington and Kathenia Mae Conner Sheppard. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Donna Lee Sheppard and his brother, George William “Skipper” Conner.

He is survived by:

Wife of 27 years – Amie Lawrence Sheppard

Son – Trenton Sheppard

Daughter – Heather (Daniel) Johnson

Sisters – Ruth Ann Cook and Myra Jean (Reed) Tucker

Grandchildren – Jack Johnson, Emma Johnson, and Anabelle Johnson

Several nieces and nephews

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Bond Memorial Chapel in Mt. Juliet, TN.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1818 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203.

Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com